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bear111
bear111 Member Posts: 2
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

Going for the annual mammogram is always a nerve racking experience for me.  I think about how I've felt recently and over the past year.  Having had breast cancer previously has given me certain signs to look for whether it be being tired, stressed or whatever. 

I just went for my annual mammo yesterday and I have been called back for more films.  I am waiting to hear back from my physician as to what they may have found on the initial films.  I feel fine, no tiredness or major stress in my life now.  They want to take additional films on the breast that I had a reduction on.  This is not the breast that had cancer twice previously so I am deeply concerned.

I was so happy that I made it through the day yesterday without hearing back from the mammography office.  They told me they would call yesterday if they needed to speak with me.  They called me early this morning.  Now I am an emotional wreck.  My folks and friends don't seem to understand what I am going through.  They are not supportive as they do not ask how I am feeling or anything of the sort to assist me.  I feel like I am living alone and in a very COLD  world.

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  • dlb823
    dlb823 Member Posts: 9,430
    edited April 2012

    Hi, bear ~ If you've had a breast reduction, there's a very strong chance that what they're seeing will turn out to be scar tissue.  There was also a recent study that actually showed that breast reduction reduces the risk of bc in that breast.  So even though it's extremely scary to get a call back, I'd try not to freak out just yet.  Unfortunately, with a hx of bc, it's just a fact of life that they will overreact to anything they see, which is good that they're being very thorough, but also maybe due to a liability concern from their viewpoint, since you've already had bc.      

    Glad you've found BCO, and I hope you get the all clear very soon!  Please keep us posted.    (((Hugs)))   Deanna 

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  • bcisnofun
    bcisnofun Member Posts: 488
    edited April 2012

    Hi bear - thinking of you.  I'm sorry you are going through this stress.  What have you heard from your Dr?  What is the next step if any.  Hugs to you.  Please keep us posted.

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